Factory fire kills 15 in China

A factory fire in southern China today killed 15 people and severely injured three, state media said.

A factory fire in southern China today killed 15 people and severely injured three, state media said.

The fire broke out in the southern city of Shenzhen, bordering Hong Kong.

"Firemen rescued six from the building. Three were injured and are now receiving treatment in hospital," Xinhua news agency said.

The bottom floor of the building was used as a workshop for foam products, Xinhua said. It did not say how many people were working in the factory when the fire started.

Earlier this month, a hotel fire in eastern Zhejiang province killed 11 people.

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